INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) reminds motorists the 18-month closure of the North Split Interchange in downtown Indianapolis is expected to close the interchange mid-to-late May 2021, weather permitting.
During the full closure, I-65 and I-70 between the North Split and Washington Street will be closed to all traffic while bridges and roadways are reconstructed. However, access in and out of downtown will remain via the I-70 westbound exit ramp to Michigan or Ohio streets and the Pine Street entrance ramp to I-70 eastbound. In addition, the I-65 southbound to I-70 eastbound and I-70 westbound to I-65 northbound connections will remain open to traffic during construction.
Currently, the Michigan Street exit is closed for reconstruction, while the Ohio and Fletcher Street exits remain open. The Michigan Street exit ramp is scheduled to reopen in early June 2021, at which time the Ohio Street exit will close for reconstruction. Project information can be found at northsplit.com.
To help drivers prepare for the upcoming closure of the North Split, below is an overview of the interstate impacts and how travel will be maintained throughout construction.
I-70 westbound will remain open at the Keystone interchange and toI-65 northbound. However, it will be closed to I-70 westbound through traffic and to I-65 southbound
I-70 eastbound traffic will be accessible from the Pine Street entrance ramp. (There will be detours as the Michigan Street, New York Street and Vermont Street bridges are reconstructed, but the Pine Street entrance ramp onto I-70 eastbound will remain open.)
From the airport, all exits will remain open for eastbound traffic up to Washington Street. I-70 will be closed to I-70 eastbound through traffic and to I-65 northbound
I-65 northbound will be accessible from the North Illinois Street on-ramp, and will remain open through the South Split up to the Washington Street exit. I-65 will be closed to northbound through traffic and to I-70 westbound.
I-65 southbound will remain open to I-70 eastbound (except closed for 45 days in fall 2021) and will be accessible from the West Street entrance ramp to I-70 eastbound only (except closed for 45 days in Fall 2021).
Local streets crossing under the interstate will be closed for overhead construction work – durations vary.
For up-to-date project information, visit Northsplit.com or text “NORTHSPLIT” to 468311. Follow the North Split project’s progress on social media at Facebook.com/NorthSplit, on Twitter @NorthSplit and on Instagram @IndyNorthSplit